Governance
TSO OTENTIK's governance framework ensures reliability, security, and compliance across the Visible Digital Seal ecosystem.
Our Role
As a VDSIC-recognized Scheme Operator, TSO OTENTIK manages the reliability and security of the VDS trust environment. We oversee the network of trusted service providers, ensuring compliance with international standards and maintaining the integrity of the entire ecosystem.
Our Goals in the VDS Environment
Champion Trust and Security
Ensure that every component of the VDS ecosystem meets the highest standards of security and trustworthiness.
Guarantee Interoperability
Maintain seamless interoperability across different implementations, ensuring that VDS seals can be verified universally.
Provide Dependable Trust Anchors
Manage and publish trusted directories and certificate lists that serve as the foundation for seal verification.
Enable Specific Use Cases
Support the creation and management of Manifest files that define specific VDS implementations for diverse business needs.
Uphold Transparency
Maintain transparent governance practices, ensuring all stakeholders have visibility into operations and compliance status.
Governance Framework
Accountability to VDSIC
TSO OTENTIK operates under the oversight of VDSIC, adhering to its governance requirements and reporting on compliance metrics.
Organizational Integrity
Our organizational structure ensures clear separation of duties, independent oversight, and documented decision-making processes.
Robust Operational Management
Comprehensive operational procedures cover all aspects of scheme operation, from onboarding service providers to managing trust lists.
Comprehensive Security Governance
Security governance covers ISO standards compliance, cryptographic key management via HSMs, and technical controls to protect the integrity of the trust environment.
Transparency and Compliance
TSO OTENTIK publishes Practice Statements that describe our operational procedures and policies. We maintain comprehensive audit logs and undergo regular third-party assessments to ensure ongoing compliance with international standards and VDSIC requirements.
Our Contribution to the Ecosystem
We actively engage with all stakeholders in the VDS ecosystem — from certificate authorities and issuers to verifiers and solution providers — to ensure that the trust environment serves the needs of all participants effectively.